Lean Digital Management for Production Control

The understanding of Lean Construction (LC) management philosophy is essential to making effective decisions in construction projects. LC's philosophy focuses on identifying and eliminating process waste while adding value to production. In construction management, timely decisions and instructions can positively impact projects. This paper will examine how lean and digital methodology can positively influence construction management. This research focuses on a digitised Last Planner System® (LPS) that provides a collaborative platform to make informed decisions promptly. Integrating numerous digital platforms, such as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with 4K camera technology and virtual field walks using 360° images. The synergy between Lean and Building Information Modelling (BIM) has shown that is improves collaboration in design and construction activities. Enhancing the connection by incorporating reality capture with digital LPS and Business Intelligence (BI) tools can improve accountability and increase collaboration by providing the necessary information to make prompt and correct decisions. Focusing on project stakeholders we will examine how digital platforms used with lean philosophy can improve project workflow and the delivery of construction projects effectively and efficiently. The increased transparency provided by interactive digital platforms enhances collaboration and supports project team integration. Lean processes utilising digital tools can reduce the variability and uncertainty of construction projects and improved overall project delivery.